Private black-car service runs to or from Port of Miami and Southchase at a flat rate from $550 per vehicle, with your driver meeting the group curbside at the PortMiami cruise terminal. The northbound drive follows Florida’s Turnpike in a black SUV for up to 5 guests or a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for 6 to 14, luggage loaded for you, door to door.
The rate is flat, per vehicle, and locked when you book — no surge, no per-person math, and no change for traffic on cruise day.
On a boarding day the terminal’s arrival lane is busiest once the first waves of passengers reach it, and porters, coaches and private cars share the same stretch of curb. Arriving inside your assigned window rather than ahead of it keeps the unload quick. Your driver pulls in, the bags come out to the porter stand, and the vehicle clears the lane instead of circling.
The simplest way is a private point-to-point transfer booked before your cruise, matched to your headcount and bags. Pick the vehicle that fits your group: a black SUV for a couple or family up to five, a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for six to nine, or the larger private van for ten to fourteen. Once you disembark at PortMiami, your driver is already waiting at the terminal, ready to load cruise luggage and head straight up Florida’s Turnpike to your Southchase address. There is no shared ride, no line, and no second stop. To reserve, send your ship name, disembark date, passenger count, and drop-off address by WhatsApp or the website, and we confirm the vehicle and quote back. Because it is one private car for your party alone, the whole group rides together from the port door to the Southchase door.
Three private tiers cover almost every cruise party, all with space for suitcases and carry-ons:
Every tier is reserved for your party only — never pooled with strangers. If you are unsure which size to pick, message us your headcount and bag count on WhatsApp and we will confirm the right fit, or size up to a larger private van when the group grows.
Your vehicle is reserved for your party alone, so you never share a seat or wait for other passengers. The fare is flat and locked at booking — the price you agree to is the price you pay, with no peak-hour surge. Every driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which helps international cruise travelers feel at ease from the first hello. Drivers assist load and unload your cruise luggage at both ends, so nobody wrestles suitcases alone after a long sailing. Booking runs through direct WhatsApp contact, so you talk to a real person, not an app queue, and can adjust details before the journey. It is a service shaped around cruise days: heavy bags, tired families, and a firm schedule to keep. One private car, one clear price, one team handling your ground transfer to Southchase.
Yes. Every driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which makes coordinating pickup, luggage, and your Southchase drop-off simple for international guests. If you prefer one language, note it when you book on WhatsApp and we will match you with the right driver where possible.
The transfer to Southchase is one of our longer northbound runs, not a short cross-town hop. Your driver leaves the PortMiami cruise terminal and heads up Florida’s Turnpike toward south Orlando, so anticipate a multi-hour highway drive rather than a quick ride. On a long transfer like this, one short comfort stop for a restroom or snack can be arranged on the way. We do not publish an exact minute figure for this route, because real timing depends on your ship’s confirmed disembark hour and the departure time you select. Instead, your driver texts realistic timing the day before, tailored to your booking. What stays constant is the plan: a direct private drive from the port door to your Southchase address, with your bags handled and no detours.
Disembarkation mornings run slower near the terminal exits when several ships unload at once, so roads around the port can be busy. An off-peak departure clears the port faster. Your driver watches the port timing and plans the exit route around the crowd on the day you sail in.
Southchase is a residential community in south Orlando, Florida — an easygoing suburban area of family homes, shopping plazas, and everyday dining rather than a tourist strip. It sits within the wider Orlando region famous for its theme parks and attractions, making it a practical base for families who want quiet lodging away from the busiest tourist cores. Local plazas hold grocery stores, casual restaurants, and services, and a standout for visitors is the dine-in cinema. You can catch a first-run film with a full menu at the Touchstar Cinemas Southchase 7 dine-in theater, or check current programming across the chain on the Touchstar Cinemas showtimes site. The neighborhood’s calm, residential feel is exactly what numerous cruise travelers want after a hectic sailing.
Southchase and the surrounding south-Orlando communities offer a range of lodging suited to families and longer stays, with the theme-park corridor a short regional drive away. We drop you at whatever address you book, so choose the area that fits your plans and we handle the transfer straight to your door.
Around Southchase you will find casual dining, shopping plazas, and the dine-in movie theater, all within an easy local reach. The broader Orlando area beyond the neighborhood is known for its theme parks and family attractions, giving visitors plenty to plan once they have settled in and dropped their cruise bags.
The flat rate covers the whole ground transfer, not just the seat. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built in, so nothing is added mid-journey. You also get onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot, curb-side pickup at the cruise terminal, and driver help loading and unloading your cruise luggage. Courtesy waiting is included — 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from the agreed pickup time and 15 minutes for hotel pickups. Your driver tracks your ship’s arrival and re-times the pickup at no extra cost when the ship docks late. The first child seat is free for a child under 5 when you request it in advance. Every one of these is part of the single per-vehicle price, so the number you book is the number that covers the journey.
Not included: food or beverages, driver gratuity (optional and always appreciated), parking costs, and unscheduled stops. A short nearby stop arranged in advance can be accommodated, and a small fee may apply. Extra waiting beyond the courtesy window is billed in 30-minute blocks. Everything else in the transfer is part of the flat rate.
The first child seat is free for a child under 5 when you ask for it at booking. Each additional child seat carries an extra fee that we confirm when you reserve. Tell us your children’s ages and how many seats you need on WhatsApp so the right seats are installed before pickup.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier. The standard luggage allowance is one checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger, with room for cruise luggage. For extra or oversized bags, message us in advance and we confirm the space or size up to a larger private van.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent by WhatsApp or the website; card and link payments carry a 4% bank fee. Full cash payment at pickup is not accepted. A round journey is merely double the one-way price for the same vehicle. The booking is confirmed once your deposit clears, and your driver’s details follow by text the day before the journey. Everything is arranged before cruise day, so there is no scramble to sort money out on the terminal curb after you disembark. Once payment and pickup are set, you receive written confirmation with the vehicle type and pickup plan, and the balance arrangement laid out clearly so there are no surprises when the driver arrives to collect your group.
For a pickup starting at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side, a 50% deposit confirms the booking and the remaining 50% can be paid to the driver on trip day, cash accepted. Reverse-direction pickups from farther areas such as Broward, Palm Beach, and beyond require full payment in advance.
A round trip is priced as double the one-way fare for your chosen vehicle — the rate stays per vehicle, not per person. Booking both legs together locks the same driver-coordinated service for your return and keeps one point of contact for your whole Southchase trip.
Daytime hours run 7 AM to 6 PM with no surcharge. A journey that begins outside that window carries a small late-night upscale, shown below and confirmed when you book.
Yes — after your cruise we also drop you at the airport for your flight home. We handle private drop-offs from PortMiami to Miami International Airport (MIA) and to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), as well as to other cities and ports, in the same black SUV or private van. Our own pickups start only at PortMiami or MIA, but drop-offs to other airports and destinations are fully offered, so a cruise-to-flight connection is straightforward to arrange. Offer us your flight time and airport when you book, and the driver tracks it the same way we track ships, adjusting the departure so you reach the terminal with time to check in. Whether it is a quick hop to MIA or a longer run up to FLL, it is one private, flat-rate ride with your luggage loaded for you and no shared seats along the way.
Yes — black car service straight from the Miami cruise terminal is exactly what this transfer is. Your driver meets your group curbside in a black SUV, or a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for larger parties, right as you clear the PortMiami terminal. It is a reserved, private vehicle for your party, with a flat fare set at booking and luggage handled for you, not a curbside app hail. The service suits cruise days specifically: the driver knows which terminal your ship uses, watches your disembark timing, and stages the pickup so you are not left waiting with bags in the sun. From the moment you exit customs to the Southchase drop-off, one driver and one vehicle stay with you. That is the difference between a organized black-car transfer and a last-minute pickup — everything is arranged in writing before you ever step off the ship.
Booking is quick and handled by real people. Send your ship name, disembark date, passenger count, and Southchase address by WhatsApp or the website, and we reply with the vehicle and quote. Once your deposit clears, the reservation is confirmed in writing. We ask you to book at least 24 hours ahead so availability is secured; an under-24-hour request is still reviewed manually, though availability is not guaranteed. A booked pickup time can be moved with 24 or more hours notice, subject to availability. The day before your journey, you receive a text with the driver’s name, the vehicle model, the license plate, and the pickup instructions, so you know exactly who to look for at the terminal. We operate 24/7, year-round, with 5-plus years handling cruise-port transfers.
Quick answers to what cruise travelers ask most about the run to Southchase.
Your driver tracks your ship’s arrival and disembark timing in real time and re-times the pickup at no extra cost when the ship docks late. You do not re-book or pay again for a delay outside your control — the driver simply adjusts and is there when you actually clear the terminal.
Your driver meets the group curbside as you exit the PortMiami cruise terminal, and holds a name sign when you request one in advance on WhatsApp. Courtesy waiting covers 30 minutes at the terminal from the agreed pickup time, so there is a comfortable window as you clear customs and gather bags.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are the core of this service. Reserve at least 24 hours ahead and your driver is at the terminal on the morning you get off the ship, tracking your disembark time so the vehicle is staged when you walk out with your luggage.
The standard allowance is one checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger, and vehicles are chosen with room for cruise luggage. For extra or oversized bags, message us in advance and we confirm the space or size up to a larger private van, so your whole party and its bags ride together.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one flat price listed above. Filling all five SUV seats or a full van costs the same total as one passenger, which usually makes a private transfer the better value for families and groups.
A private shuttle here means a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for 6 to 14, priced per vehicle at the flat rate shown in the pricing list above — never a shared or scheduled service. Your group has the van to itself, with one locked fare for the whole trip to Southchase.
A more coordinated, premium service — flat fare, named driver, cruise-terminal pickup — at a significantly lower total cost than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat rate locked at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV reserved for your group | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Cruise terminal meet-and-greet | Driver waits at the terminal with your name | Curbside only after you book | Curbside only after you book |
| Ship arrival tracking | Yes — free re-timing if your ship docks late | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
One booking, one coordinated pickup, significantly lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
Uber, Uber Black, Lyft, and Lyft Lux are trademarks of their respective owners. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by them. Comparison reflects publicly available pricing as of 2026.
If your destination is a short-term rental, the owner sends arrival notes a day or two before — a lockbox location, a community gate procedure, sometimes a parking rule. Forward that message to us when it lands. We only need the part that concerns getting a vehicle to the door, and having it in advance beats reading it aloud from a phone at the entrance.
Lock in your private black-car transfer to or from Port of Miami and Southchase before you sail. Send your ship name, disembark date, passenger count, and Southchase address, and we will confirm the vehicle, the flat rate, and your pickup plan in writing. Message us on WhatsApp for the fastest reply and to add a name sign, child seats, or a pet to your booking.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (305) 497-0440
We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance. For holidays and busier weekends, please book ahead to ensure better availability.
Yes, we accept bookings from anywhere in the world. We accept international payments and keep travelers updated via WhatsApp and email.
No. We only work with reservations made in advance. We recommend booking at least four hours ahead; same-day service is subject to availability and is not guaranteed.
Yes. To confirm your reservation, we ask for a 50% down payment on bookings under $199 USD and 30% on bookings of $200 USD or more.
No. To reserve and secure the vehicle, you need to send a 50% deposit through our payment link or via Zelle. The remaining balance can be paid in cash when the driver arrives.
No. In addition to the airport, we also serve hotels, ports, train stations, restaurants, and private addresses.
We work with XL SUVs for smaller groups, vans for 12 and 14 passengers, and full-size buses with capacity for 40 to 54 people — ideal for large events.
Yes. We serve weddings, corporate conferences, VIP events, and other special occasions. Contact us for a custom quote.
Some vehicles in our fleet are equipped with Wi-Fi and USB ports. Let us know in advance if this is essential, and we’ll book a vehicle that meets your needs.
No. We only work with private transfers. The vehicle is reserved exclusively for you and your party, with no shared seating.
No problem. We track your flight in real time and adjust the pickup time when needed, at no extra charge.
Send us the updated information as soon as possible, and we’ll adjust your booking while monitoring the new flight status.
We primarily work with curbside pickup. Just send a message with your exit gate and the driver will arrive in a few minutes — usually faster than the traditional sign-holding service.
If you prefer the driver to wait inside the terminal with a sign bearing your name, we can also arrange that service for $20
The day before your trip, we’ll send you a message with the driver’s name, vehicle model, and license plate, along with detailed instructions for curbside pickup.
Don’t worry. We’ll send you a message as soon as your flight lands. If we don’t receive a quick reply, the driver will automatically head to the international arrivals hall. Wait there and we’ll find you; we never leave a passenger behind.
For domestic flights, we offer up to 60 minutes of wait time after arrival.
For international flights, the courtesy time is up to 120 minutes.
For hotel pickups, there’s a 15-minute grace period.
For port pickups, we wait up to 60 minutes past the agreed time.
This rarely happens, since we already include two free hours of wait time. If you’re still inside the airport after that, the ride may be considered a no-show. You can also request additional wait time, at a cost of US$ 30 per extra 30-minute block, paid in cash directly to the driver.
Yes. Our drivers help load and unload your bags.
The standard allowance includes one large suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Traveling with larger or additional items — extra suitcases, musical instruments, mobility equipment, or strollers? Contact us in advance so we can arrange the necessary space. An additional fee may apply.
Yes. Small pets are accepted, as long as they stay in a secure carrier. Please let us know in advance.
Yes. We include one free child car seat for children under five. If you need an extra seat, request it in advance; the cost is US$ 15.
We ask that you don’t eat during the trip. Only water in sealed bottles is allowed on board.
Unscheduled stops aren’t included in the base rate. However, if a short, nearby stop is arranged in advance, we can try to accommodate it. A small fee may apply based on the additional time.
Yes. Give us at least 24 hours’ notice and, depending on availability, we’ll adjust your pickup time.
No. The quoted price is the final price — no hidden fees. Driver gratuity is optional and at your discretion; it’s always welcome.
You get a full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before your scheduled pickup. Within 24 hours of the ride, the booking is non-refundable.
Going solo, I needed something easy and courteous from the moment I got in.
Quick pickup. Smart routing. Clean SUV. Worth it.
Llegamos al hotel justo para el check-in.
Depois de um dia longo de viagem, acomodou as malas direitinho. o ar-condicionado tava no ponto certo depois de um dia longo. Jeito esperto de começar uma viagem. A viagem levou uns 25 minutos.
easy all around. the suv was spotless inside.